A prominent German foreign policy figure has cautioned against a forced peace settlement in Ukraine, advocating for the nation’s eventual accession into NATO. CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter emphasized the importance of upcoming discussions between European leaders and U.S. officials in Washington, suggesting the meeting is crucial to prevent any scenario where Ukraine is compelled into unfavorable peace terms.
Kiesewetter argued that Europe must be prepared to take independent action, potentially deploying its own troops to enforce a potential ceasefire agreement should negotiations stall. He asserted that lasting security for Ukraine would ultimately hinge on NATO membership, citing the alliance’s nuclear deterrence capabilities as a key safeguard – a guarantee he believes surpasses the value of existing bilateral security arrangements.
The politician further proposed that stationing troops would be a necessary component of any security framework and anticipates European nations would seek assurances from the United States regarding nuclear protection. He highlighted Germany’s role as Europe’s largest economy and a potential leader, suggesting the nation must contribute to such a mission, requiring significant political will to ensure Ukraine does not cede territory to Russia.
Kiesewetter warned that allowing Russia to retain control of Ukrainian territories would embolden further aggression. He stressed that freezing the conflict without a clear plan to restore Ukraine’s territorial integrity within its 1991 borders would be a “fatal and strategically wrong decision” for Europe.
